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Total English - Upper-intermediate
itchy feet

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

pieds qui démangent, envie de voyager

pieds qui démangent, envie de voyager

Ex: Even though she had a comfortable home , her itchy feet drove her to go on a backpacking adventure across Europe .Bien qu'elle ait eu une maison confortable, son **envie de voyager** l'a poussée à partir en voyage sac à dos à travers l'Europe.
travel bug

a strong desire to travel and explore new places

le virus du voyage, la passion du voyage

le virus du voyage, la passion du voyage

Ex: His parents ’ adventures gave him the travel bug from a young age .Les aventures de ses parents lui ont donné le **virus du voyage** dès son plus jeune âge.
independent
independent
[Adjectif]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

indépendant

indépendant

Ex: The independent thinker challenges conventional wisdom and forges her own path in life .Le penseur **indépendant** défie la sagesse conventionnelle et forge son propre chemin dans la vie.
to experience

to personally be involved in and understand a particular situation, event, etc.

ressentir

ressentir

Ex: They experienced a power outage during the storm .Ils ont **vécu** une panne de courant pendant la tempête.
culture shock

the feeling of disorientation and confusion that people experience when they are in a new and unfamiliar cultural environment

choc culturel, dépaysement culturel

choc culturel, dépaysement culturel

Ex: Studying abroad helped her overcome her initial culture shock.Étudier à l'étranger l'a aidée à surmonter son **choc culturel** initial.
to wander
to wander
[verbe]

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

errer, vagabonder

errer, vagabonder

Ex: As the evening breeze picked up , they wandered along the riverbank , chatting idly and enjoying the cool air .Alors que la brise du soir se levait, ils **erraient** le long de la rive, bavardant sans but et profitant de l'air frais.
homesick
homesick
[Adjectif]

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

vouloir rentrer chez soi

vouloir rentrer chez soi

Ex: They tried to help her feel less homesick by planning video calls with her family .Ils ont essayé de l'aider à se sentir moins **nostalgique** en organisant des appels vidéo avec sa famille.
fascinated
fascinated
[Adjectif]

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

fasciné, captivé

fasciné, captivé

Ex: He became fascinated with the process of making pottery after taking a class .Il est devenu **fasciné** par le processus de fabrication de poterie après avoir suivi un cours.
fascinating
fascinating
[Adjectif]

extremely interesting or captivating

fascinant, intéressant, captivant

fascinant, intéressant, captivant

Ex: The magician 's tricks are fascinating to watch , leaving audiences spellbound .Les tours du magicien sont **fascinants** à regarder, laissant le public ensorcelé.
daunted
daunted
[Adjectif]

feeling intimidated, discouraged, or overwhelmed by a task or situation

intimidé, découragé

intimidé, découragé

daunting
daunting
[Adjectif]

intimidating, challenging, or overwhelming in a way that creates a sense of fear or unease

intimidant

intimidant

Ex: Writing a novel can be daunting, but with dedication and perseverance, it's achievable.Écrire un roman peut être **intimidant**, mais avec dévouement et persévérance, c'est réalisable.
challenging
challenging
[Adjectif]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

éprouvant, difficile,  	 	exigeant

éprouvant, difficile, exigeant

Ex: Completing the obstacle course was challenging, pushing participants to their physical limits.Terminer le parcours du combattant était **difficile**, poussant les participants à leurs limites physiques.
petrified
petrified
[Adjectif]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

pétrifié, figé

pétrifié, figé

Ex: In the presence of the giant waves , the beachgoers were left petrified and speechless .En présence des vagues géantes, les plagistes sont restés **pétrifiés** et sans voix.
petrifying
petrifying
[Adjectif]

causing extreme fear or terror, often to the point of paralysis or immobility

terrifiant, pétrifiant

terrifiant, pétrifiant

Ex: Walking alone at night in the forest was a petrifying experience .Marcher seul la nuit dans la forêt était une expérience **terrifiante**.
annoyed
annoyed
[Adjectif]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

gêné, irrité

gêné, irrité

Ex: She looked annoyed when her meeting was interrupted again .
annoying
annoying
[Adjectif]

causing slight anger

énervant, agaçant

énervant, agaçant

Ex: The annoying buzzing of mosquitoes kept them awake all night .Le bourdonnement **agaçant** des moustiques les a tenus éveillés toute la nuit.
disgusted
disgusted
[Adjectif]

having or displaying great dislike for something

dégoûté, écœuré

dégoûté, écœuré

Ex: He was thoroughly disgusted by their cruel behavior.Il était **dégoûté** à fond par leur comportement cruel.
disgusting
disgusting
[Adjectif]

extremely unpleasant

dégoûtant, répugnant

dégoûtant, répugnant

Ex: That was a disgusting comment to make in public .C'était un commentaire **dégoûtant** à faire en public.
inspired
inspired
[Adjectif]

impressive or exceptional in a way that seems the result of a sudden creative impulse

Ex: The film 's ending was an inspired twist .
inspiring
inspiring
[Adjectif]

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

inspirant, motivant

inspirant, motivant

Ex: The teacher gave an inspiring lesson that sparked a love for science in her students.Le professeur a donné une leçon **inspirante** qui a suscité un amour pour la science chez ses élèves.
worried
worried
[Adjectif]

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

inquiet

inquiet

Ex: He was worried about his job security , feeling uneasy about the company 's recent layoffs .Il était **inquiet** pour la sécurité de son emploi, se sentant mal à l'aise face aux récentes licenciements de l'entreprise.
worrying
worrying
[Adjectif]

creating a sense of unease or distress about potential negative outcomes

inquiétant, angoissant

inquiétant, angoissant

Ex: The worrying behavior of her pet , refusing to eat and sleep , led her to consult a veterinarian .Le comportement **inquiétant** de son animal de compagnie, refusant de manger et de dormir, l'a conduite à consulter un vétérinaire.
cool
cool
[Adjectif]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

frais, fraîche

frais, fraîche

Ex: They relaxed in the cool shade of the trees during the picnic .Ils se sont détendus à l'ombre **fraîche** des arbres pendant le pique-nique.
chilly
chilly
[Adjectif]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

froid, froide

froid, froide

Ex: A chilly breeze swept through the empty streets .Une brise **glaciale** balayait les rues désertes.
sub-zero
sub-zero
[Adjectif]

having below zero degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

sous zéro, négatif

sous zéro, négatif

Ex: Arctic animals are adapted to survive in sub-zero environments year-round .Les animaux arctiques sont adaptés pour survivre dans des environnements **sous zéro** toute l'année.
mild
mild
[Adjectif]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

doux, clément

doux, clément

Ex: A mild autumn day is perfect for a walk in the park .Une journée d'automne **doux** est parfaite pour une promenade dans le parc.
scorching
scorching
[Adjectif]

(of weather or temperature) extremely hot, causing intense heat and discomfort

brûlant, torride

brûlant, torride

Ex: The scorching air made it difficult to breathe, even in the shade.L'air **brûlant** rendait la respiration difficile, même à l'ombre.
to pour
to pour
[verbe]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

pleuvoir à verse, pleuvoir à torrents

pleuvoir à verse, pleuvoir à torrents

Ex: The monsoon season causes it to pour almost every afternoon .La saison de la mousson fait qu'il **pleut à verse** presque tous les après-midis.
drizzle
drizzle
[nom]

rain that falls in small, fine drops, creating a gentle and steady rainfall

bruine, crachin

bruine, crachin

Ex: After the heavy rain , a drizzle continued into the evening .Après la forte pluie, une **bruine** a continué jusqu'au soir.
to shower
to shower
[verbe]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

pleuvoir, averser

pleuvoir, averser

Ex: The children played outside as snow showered , making it feel like a winter wonderland .Les enfants jouaient dehors alors que la neige **tombait en averse**, ce qui donnait l'impression d'un paysage hivernal féerique.
showery
showery
[Adjectif]

having occasional or brief periods of rain

pluvieux, avec des averses

pluvieux, avec des averses

Ex: The showery afternoon kept most people indoors, seeking shelter from the rain.L'après-midi **pluvieux** a gardé la plupart des gens à l'intérieur, cherchant un abri contre la pluie.
breeze
breeze
[nom]

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

brise

brise

Ex: They enjoyed the sea breeze during their boat ride.Ils ont apprécié la **brise** marine pendant leur promenade en bateau.
breezy
breezy
[Adjectif]

having a gentle, refreshing wind

légèrement venteux

légèrement venteux

Ex: The breezy conditions made outdoor activities like hiking more enjoyable .Les conditions **venteuses** ont rendu les activités de plein air comme la randonnée plus agréables.
overcast
overcast
[Adjectif]

(of weather or the sky) filled with a lot of dark clouds

couvert, nuageux

couvert, nuageux

Ex: We decided to postpone our hike because the sky was completely overcast, and a storm seemed imminent .Nous avons décidé de reporter notre randonnée parce que le ciel était complètement **couvert**, et une tempête semblait imminente.
bright
bright
[Adjectif]

(of weather) sunny and without many clouds

lumineux, éclatant

lumineux, éclatant

Ex: Children played joyfully in the park under the bright blue sky.Les enfants jouaient joyeusement dans le parc sous un ciel bleu **éclatant**.
to emigrate

to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

émigrer

émigrer

Ex: In the 19th century , large numbers of Europeans chose to emigrate to the United States in pursuit of a brighter future .Au XIXe siècle, un grand nombre d'Européens ont choisi de **émigrer** vers les États-Unis à la poursuite d'un avenir meilleur.
abroad
abroad
[Adverbe]

in or traveling to a different country

à l’étranger

à l’étranger

Ex: The company sent several employees abroad for the conference .L'entreprise a envoyé plusieurs employés à l'**étranger** pour la conférence.
to move
to move
[verbe]

to change one's place of residence or work

déménager, s'installer

déménager, s'installer

Ex: We 're planning to move to a different state for a fresh start .Nous prévoyons de **déménager** dans un autre état pour un nouveau départ.
to leave
to leave
[verbe]

to stop living, working, or being a part of a particular place or group

partir

partir

Ex: The teacher 's announcement to leave the school surprised the students .L'annonce du professeur de **quitter** l'école a surpris les étudiants.
to roam
to roam
[verbe]

to go from one place to another with no specific destination or purpose in mind

errer, vagabonder

errer, vagabonder

Ex: The curious cat likes to roam through the neighborhood , investigating every nook and cranny .Le chat curieux aime **errer** dans le quartier, explorant chaque recoin.
to set off
to set off
[verbe]

to start a journey

se mettre en route, partir

se mettre en route, partir

Ex: The cyclists set off on their long ride through the countryside , enjoying the fresh air .Les cyclistes **partent** pour leur longue randonnée à travers la campagne, profitant de l'air frais.
to see off
to see off
[verbe]

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

raccompagner, dire au revoir

raccompagner, dire au revoir

Ex: The school staff and students saw off their retiring principal with a heartfelt ceremony .Le personnel et les élèves de l'école ont **accompagné** leur directeur partant à la retraite avec une cérémonie sincère.
off
off
[Adverbe]

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

de

de

Ex: They built the new barn a bit off from the old one.
to go away
to go away
[verbe]

to move from a person or place

partir, s’en aller

partir, s’en aller

Ex: The rain had finally stopped , and the clouds began to go away.La pluie avait enfin cessé, et les nuages commencèrent à **s'éloigner**.
to go on
to go on
[verbe]

to come to be or to happen

se passer, arriver

se passer, arriver

Ex: Can you tell me what's going on with the construction work next door?Pouvez-vous me dire ce qui **se passe** avec les travaux de construction à côté ?
to go for
to go for
[verbe]

to choose something among other things

choisir, apprécier, aimer

choisir, apprécier, aimer

Ex: I 'll go for the salmon from the menu ; it 's my favorite dish .Je vais **opter pour** le saumon du menu ; c'est mon plat préféré.
to [go] back on a (promise|deal|pledge)

to fail to keep or fulfill a commitment or assurance made to someone

Ex: The politician made a public pledge to prioritize environmental issues, but unfortunately, he went back on his pledge after taking office.
to go down with

to become affected by an illness

tomber malade de, être atteint de

tomber malade de, être atteint de

Ex: He went down with a bad case of bronchitis and had to stay home for a week.Il **est tombé malade** d'une grave bronchite et a dû rester à la maison pendant une semaine.
to [have] a go
to have a go
[Phrase]

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

Ex: She had a go at solving the difficult puzzle.
to [make] a go of {sth}

to try to make something successful, often with a significant degree of effort or determination

réussir, faire marcher, faire coller

réussir, faire marcher, faire coller

Ex: We made a go of the project, but unfortunately it didn't turn out as successful as we had hoped.
on the go
on the go
[Phrase]

in a state of being actively engaged in various activities or constantly in motion, typically indicating a busy and active lifestyle

Ex: She’s always on the go with work and family duties.
to [go] without saying

used to say that something is so obvious that there is no need for further explanation

Ex: As a general rule, being polite and respectful to others should go without saying.
to [go] back on {one's} word

to fail to keep a promise or commitment that was previously made

Ex: He went back on his word by not showing up at the event as he had promised.
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